Course Description
Course Structure / Units
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The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management consists of eight units in Year 1, plus a further eight units from Year 2.
Year 1 - Students will study eight units at Leve l 4, with a value of 15 credits each = 120 credits.
Year 2 - Students will study a further eight units (7 at 15 credits each plus one at 30 credits) = 120 credits
Total credits for the BTEC HND Hospitality Management is 240 Credit.
Course Structure/ Units
Unit
No Unit
Code Unit
Name Level Credit
Value Year Core/
Optional/Specialist 2 D/616/1789 Managing the Customer
Experience 4 15 S1, Y1 Core 6 H/616/1793 Managing Food and Beverage
Operations 4 15 S1, Y1 Optional 15 T/616/1801 Hospitality Marketing
Essentials 4 15 S1, Y1 Optional 7 K/616/1794 Managing Accommodation
Services 4 15 S2, Y1 Optional 4 Y/616/1791 The Hospitality Business
Toolkit 4 15 S2, Y1 Core 1 Y/616/1788 The Contemporary
Hospitality Industry 4 15 S3, Y1 Core 5 D/616/1792 Leadership and Management
for Service Industries (Pearson-set) 4 15 S3, Y1 Core/ Pearson-set 3 R/616/1790 Professional Identity and
Practice 4 15 S3, Y1 Core Total
(120 Credits) 25 H/616/1809 Food Service Management 5 15 S4, Y2 Specialist 19 F/616/1803 Hospitality Consumer Behaviour
and Insight 5 15 S4, Y2 Core 30 T/616/1815 Global Events 5 15 S4, Y2 Specialist 21 L/616/1805 Menu Development, Planning
and Design 5 15 S5, Y2 Specialist 18 A/616/1802 Research Project (Pearson-set) 5 30 S5, S6, Y2 Core/ Pearson-set 33 J/616/1818 Integrated Hospitality
Marketing Communications 5 15 S6, Y2 Specialist 41 H/616/1826 Hospitality Business
Strategy 5 15 S6, Y2 Specialist Total (120 Credits) Combined
(240 Credits)
Entry Requirements
For learners who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
- An AVCE/GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area (e.g.: Business, Hospitality and Catering, Travel and Tourism);
- A BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Business Studies, Hospitality Supervision, or a similar discipline;
- A GCE Advanced level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C;
- Other related Level 3 qualifications;
- An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution;
- Related work experience;
- Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.
English Language Requirement
Students are expected to be able to demonstrate English language comprehension at a level equivalent to IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 5.5 to be able to study BTEC Higher Nationals.
The Pearson expectation of IELTS 5.5 (Reading and Writing must be at 5.5) applies to all students recruited to BTEC level 4 and level 5 qualifications after 1st January 2015 (a higher expectation applies for level 6 and level 7). The college is required to satisfy itself of the fact that the students have been recruited with integrity and that they will be able to cope with the rigour of the programme.
A centre can adopt its own internal English test. It is for the Centre to satisfy itself that the student’s score is commensurate with IELTS 5.5, but the expectation is not limited to the use of IELTS.
All students seeking admission to NCL (including EU and Overseas) are asked to provide one of the following:
- Recent evidence that their command of spoken and written English is at IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) adequate for the programme of study for which they have applied. The expectation can be met using other English language tests such as Pearson PTE, City & Guilds, Cambridge and ESOL etc.
- Please note, evidence of English language proficiency is not needed for students who have studied in English for the final two years of school (e.g. GCSE).
- Completed a school leaving qualification containing English, which NCL considers to meet the CEFR B2 level in all four skills prior to the proposed date of enrolment.
- The college is permitted to adopt its own internal English language test to judge whether students meet this standard. It is for the College to satisfy itself that the student’s score is commensurate with IELTS 5.5, but the expectation is not limited to the use of IELTS. The college reserves the right, in individual circumstances, to specify an additional language requirement for an applicant.
Career Progression
Students completing their BTEC Higher Nationals in Business
Assignment Weighting / Assessment:
100% Coursework (15 assignments)
The Course
The HND Hospitality Management (HM) course is a stimulating and challenging programme of study that is both engaging and memorable for students.
The course, which consists of 2 sets of modules taught at both Levels 4 and 5 over two years, is designed to:
- Provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in hospitality, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in hospitality or a related area.
- Equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values.
- Provide opportunities for students to develop the skills, techniques and personal attributes essential for successful working lives.
- Provide students with opportunities to address contemporary issues facing the hospitality industry, and society at large; with particular emphasis on sustainability and the environment, globalisation and the impact of digital technology.
Teaching and Support
The course is delivered by using teaching and learning methods that are designed to engage students in a dynamic, interactive and reflective learning experience.
Students will also be exposed to autonomous and independent learning, which will facilitate the development of their academic skills, experiences and techniques required as they progress from one level of study to the next.
Teaching and learning methods such as lectures, seminars, field trips, workshops and guest speaker sessions will be used depending on module.
Students are required to attend 6 hours of classes for 2-3 days a week for a minimum of 10 weeks. They will also be expected to spend additional time (up to 10 hours a week per module) on self-study to achieve a module.
The course is delivered by a team of highly experienced and qualified lecturers who have diverse expertise and industry exposure.
There is also a dedicated and experienced Student Support Team that supports students regarding formative feedback, plagiarism checks, individual learning plans, and other academic related issues.
Assessment and Feedback
The assessment for each module will be done through a combination of two or more of the following methods:
- Written report
- Essay
- Brochure
- Group/individual presentation
- Classroom activity
- Group discussion
- Case study analysis
- Self-reflection
Students are required to submit their assignments to Turnitin through the College’s Moodle platform (Virtual Learning Environment [VLE]). Results are generally published 4-6 weeks after the submission deadline. Students can access grades and feedback from their submission on the College’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Location
All HND Hospitality Management modules are taught at our Gants Hill Campus.
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